Paraprofessional I or II

Avondale Elementary School; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Paraprofessional I/II for Desert Thunder School to support students and staff. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson planning, providing targeted instruction to individuals or small groups, and helping maintain a positive learning environment across classrooms and the cafeteria.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, college credits or an associate degree, and ability to pass background checks and fingerprint clearances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 60 college credits (100 level or higher) or an Associate's degree
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• First Aid and CPR certification (can be obtained by the district)
• Must pass a background check
• Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
• Preference for AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
• General clerical experience (preferred)
• Ability to push, pull, or lift at least 30 pounds

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily and long-range lesson planning
• Conduct learning exercises with individuals or small groups
• Guide children to work and play harmoniously
• Alert teacher to special needs of students
• Provide escort and assistance to students as needed
• Supervise students in classroom, playground, and cafeteria
• Assist in maintaining neat work and study areas
• Prepare and collect educational materials (bulletin boards, charts, seat work, etc.)
• Attend in-service activities for instruction
• Administer reading, math, and language assessments as necessary
• Tutor students as needed
• Maintain files and records

Job description

• Position Type: Classified Support Staff/ Paraprofessional I - Interventionist
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Desert Thunder School

Paraprofessional I or II - Desert Thunder SY26/27

I. General Description:

To support students and staff in maintaining appropriate activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. The paraprofessional may work in a general education classroom setting and/or in an exceptional student classroom setting. The Paraprofessional I or II may include the following roles:

II. Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion para educator assessment, 60 college credits (100 level or higher), or an Associate's degree
• Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (preferred)
• General clerical experience (preferred)
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift weights of at least 30 pounds
• Must be proficient in the use of the English language, both verbal and written
• First Aid and CPR certification (can be obtained by the district)
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment
• Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance card

III. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in executing the daily and long range lesson planning
• Conducts learning exercises with individual children or small groups of children, in program related activities
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with each other
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary
• Assists with supervision of children in the classroom, playground, and/or cafeteria
• Assists the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
• Assists in the preparation and the collection of educational materials such as bulletin boards, charts, audio-visuals, seat work, dittos, flash cards, etc.
• Attends in-service activities designed to help with instruction
• Prepares and administers reading, math and language assessment testing to students as necessary
• Tutors students as may be necessary
• Maintains files and records as directed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

IV. Additional Duties and Responsibilities specific for Library Assistant:

• Responsible for circulation and shelving of all library materials, including textbooks
• Maintain the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays
• Assists in receiving and processing materials selected for purchase
• Informs teachers and students of overdue books on a regular basis
• Makes repairs on damaged books
• Collaborates with site staff to identify materials for specific units or projects
• Completes inventory of library materials
• Maintains the overall operation of the library

Postings current as of 11/7/2026 10:57:32 PM CST.